Starc, who’s taken a series-high 18 wickets so far, was unbeaten on 33 alongside Nathan Lyon (0*) at stumps on a gripping — and sweltering — first day of play as Australia conjured 8-326 after temperatures topped 36 Celsius.

Live updates of day one of the third test between the Black Caps and West Indies, from Tauranga’s Bay Oval. New Zealand reached lunch at 83-0, after winning the toss and batting first. Ajaz Patel claimed the final spot in New Zealand’s XI,

Alex Carey has posted a hometown hundred and Usman Khawaja has scored 82 after a last-minute recall to help Australia reach 326 for eight at stumps on the first day of the third Ashes test.

Cricket Australia boss Todd Greenberg on Thursday called an error in the Snicko technology being used during the Ashes "not good enough" as England had a review reinstated over the row.

Justin Greaves is coming off a match-saving 202 not out against New Zealand in the first Test in Christchurch. The batter scored his maiden double-Test century. Justin remained unbeaten on 202 off 388 deliveries,

Veteran Usman Khawaja has missed selection to Australia’s team for the third Ashes test against England with Travis Head kept at the top of the batting lineup with Jake Weatherald.

In day Tests, the average runs per wicket increases slightly from session one to session three, with scoring rates also increasing slightly across the day. This pattern suggests batting becomes easier as the ball softens and the pitch flattens, while bowlers tire and conditions remain stable across daylight hours.

The 34-year-old was overcome by emotion after summoning an innings in the best traditions of Australian keeper-batters on his home ground

The tournament will feature six teams in total, including three from India and an equal number of them from abroad.

Plenty – including famously Steve Smith in Brisbane – have questioned Jofra Archer’s approach and commitment. He turned things around on day one in Adelaide.